Already known on the West Coast as one of mixed martial arts’ premier regional organizations, Tachi Palace Fights is ready to take its brand of high-level fighting action to the world.

With that goal in mind, Tachi Palace Fights officials are happy to announce that the company’s upcoming event, “Tachi Palace Fights 7: Deck the Halls,” will stream live, in its entirety, free of charge on MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).

Featuring a main event between nine-time UFC veteran James Irvin (14-7) and former Palace Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Jorge Oliveira (4-2-1), as well as the U.S. debut of the world’s top flyweight, Jussier da Silva (7-0), Tachi Palace Fights 7 takes place Dec. 2 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif.

A California native, Irvin made his professional debut in 2003 fighting in the Golden State. “The Sandman” also fought four times at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino when the WEC still called the venue home.

Recently, Irvin racked up three straight UFC defeats at the hands of Igor Pokrajac, Alessio Sakara and Anderson Silva and was released from the promotion.

Meanwhile, Oliveira returns to action for the first time since 2008. A Gracie-Barra black belt and three-time Pan-American Games gold medalist, Oliveira made his professional debut in Lemoore at WEC 13 in January 2005 and has fought a total of six times in the venue.

Widely considered the world’s top 125-pound fighter, Brazilian ace da Silva. “Formiga” takes on California resident Danny Martinez (13-3), who may be best known for a decision loss to recent WEC title challenger Joseph Benavidez at WEC 37 in December 2008.

A pair of title will also be up for grabs on the evening’s stacked fight card. Current Tachi Palace Fights featherweight champion Isaac DeJesus (9-2) puts his belt on the line against scrappy challenger Micah Miller (15-4), while local favorite Phil Collins (9-5) faces big-show veteran John Alessio (29-13) for the promotion’s vacant welterweight title, which was made available when former champ David Mitchell signed with the UFC.

Add in local hero Poppies Martinez (18-7) against UFC and WEC vet Tim McKenzie (12-7), as well as appearances by big-show veterans Chance Farrar (8-3), Jaime Jara (28-7) and Jay Silva (5-4) in addition to a host of local prospects, and there’s no reason to miss this night of entertaining matchups.

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